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anting.

The practice of some birds of rubbing live ants or occasionally other items into the feathers, possibly as a means of controlling parasites.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈæntɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The practice of some birds of rubbing live ants or occasionally other items into the feathers, possibly as a means of controlling parasites.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From ant + -ing.

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